Movies Like Junkyard Dog (2023)

Junkyard Dog is a 2023 comedy, drama, romance film from Jean-Baptiste Durand with a MovieMagicScore of 6.9/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Juliet, Naked and After Everything.

Comedy Drama Romance

Juliet, Naked

2018

Annie is stuck in a long-term relationship with Duncan – an obsessive fan of obscure rocker Tucker Crowe. When the acoustic demo of Tucker's hit record from 25 years ago surfaces, its discovery leads to a life-changing encounter with the elusive rocker himself.

6.3

MagicScore

After Everything

2023

Besieged by writer’s block and the crushing breakup with Tessa, Hardin travels to Portugal in search of a woman he wronged in the past – and to find himself. Hoping to win back Tessa, he realizes he needs to change his ways before he can make the ultimate commitment.

6.9

MagicScore

Ironweed

1987

An alcoholic drifter spends Halloween in his hometown of Albany, New York after returning there for the first time in decades.

6.3

MagicScore

Romance

1999

Frustrated by the lack of intimacy in her relationship, a young schoolteacher goes through a series of intimidating and often violent sexual partners.

5.4

MagicScore

The Return

2003

The relationships among two pre-pubescent brothers and their estranged father are tested on a trip into the Russian wilderness.

7.3

MagicScore

A Christmas Carol

1984

Miser Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by spirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, what opportunities he wasted in his youth, his current cruelties, and the dire fate that awaits him if he does not change his ways. Scrooge is faced with his own story of growing bitterness and meanness, and must decide what his own future will hold: death or redemption.

7.5

MagicScore

Four Christmases

2008

Brad and Kate have made something of an art form out of avoiding their families during the holidays, but this year their foolproof plan is about go bust -- big time. Stuck at the city airport after all departing flights are canceled, the couple is embarrassed to see their ruse exposed to the world by an overzealous television reporter. Now, Brad and Kate are left with precious little choice other than to swallow their pride and suffer the rounds.

5.8

MagicScore

My Last Five Girlfriends

2010

Depressed and suicidal, thirtysomething bachelor Duncan – determined to find the secret to a healthy, strong relationship, – flashes back to his last five relationships (in the last four years) and considers what caused each one to fail. Based on the novel 'Essays in Love' by Alain de Botton.

5.2

MagicScore

Anne of Green Gables

1934

Anne Shirley, an orphan, is fostered by farmer Matthew Cuthbert and his sister Marilla, who were expecting a boy to be sent them to help with their farm work. They accept Anne, who quickly endears herself to them and to the local villagers.

5.5

MagicScore

#10

Fever Pitch

2005

When Ben Wrightman, a young teacher, begins dating pretty businesswoman Lindsey Meeks, the two don't seem to have a lot of the same interests, but they fall in love, regardless. Their romance goes well until baseball season begins, and Lindsey soon realizes that Ben is completely obsessed with the Boston Red Sox. Though she tries to understand Ben's passionate team loyalty, eventually it threatens to end their otherwise happy relationship.

6.2

MagicScore

#11

The Lovebirds

2020

A couple experiences a defining moment in their relationship when they are unintentionally embroiled in a murder mystery. As their journey to clear their names takes them from one extreme – and hilarious - circumstance to the next, they must figure out how they, and their relationship, can survive the night.

6.1

MagicScore

#12

About Last Night

2014

Bernie and Joan are two fiery flirters who are passionate about everything from hookups to breakups and each other. When he sets up his best friend, Danny, with her roommate, Debbie, the sparks soon fly as they try to navigate the relationship minefields from the bar to the bedroom and are eventually put to the test in the real world.

6.0

MagicScore

#13

After Midnight

2019

Dealing with a girlfriend suddenly leaving is tough enough. But for Hank, heartbreak couldn’t have come at a worse time. There’s also a monster trying to break through his front door every night.

5.6

MagicScore

#14

Speedway Junky

1999

A naive drifter runs away from his army father in hopes of making it on the car racing circuit. In Las Vegas, he meets a young scam artist, who develops a crush on him. He is then introduced to a whole gang led by a young hustler. The racer-to-be then gets a lesson in the wild side, getting involved in one situation after another.

5.2

MagicScore

#15

Companion

2025

During a weekend getaway at a secluded lakeside estate, a group of friends finds themselves entangled in a web of secrets, deception, and advanced technology. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, they uncover unsettling truths about themselves and the world around them.

7.0

MagicScore

#16

The Nasty Girl

1990

When a young woman investigates her town's Nazi past, the community turns against her.

6.5

MagicScore

#17

Jeffrey

1995

Jeffrey, a gay man living in New York City with an overwhelming fear of contracting AIDS, concludes that being celibate is the only option to protect himself. As fate would have it, shortly after his declaration of a sex-free existence, he meets the handsome Steve Howard, his dream man -- except for his HIV-positive status. Facing this dilemma, Jeffrey turns to his best friend and an outrageous priest for guidance.

6.2

MagicScore

#18

Kiss the Bride

2007

In high school, Matt and Ryan were best friends. More than friends, actually. But in the ensuing ten years, they've lost contact. So when Matt receives an invitation to Ryan's wedding he's surprised - especially that Ryan is marrying a woman!

4.7

MagicScore

#19

Duck Butter

2018

Dissatisfied with the dishonesty they see in dating, strangers Naima and Sergio make a pact to spend 24 straight hours together in an attempt to fast forward their relationship.

5.4

MagicScore

#20

Nebraska

2013

An aging, booze-addled father takes a trip from Montana to Nebraska with his estranged son in order to claim what he believes to be a million-dollar sweepstakes prize.

7.4

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Junkyard Dog?

The top films similar to Junkyard Dog by MovieMagicScore are Juliet, Naked (6.3), After Everything (6.9), Ironweed (6.3). Each shares comedy/drama/romance themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Junkyard Dog worth watching?

Junkyard Dog holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.9/10 from 371 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Junkyard Dog?

Junkyard Dog (2023) is a comedy, drama, romance film directed by Jean-Baptiste Durand, starring Anthony Bajon, Raphaël Quenard, Galatea Bellugi.

Where can I find more recommendations like Junkyard Dog?

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About movies like Junkyard Dog

This ranked list pairs Junkyard Dog (2023), a comedy and drama and romance film from Jean-Baptiste Durand, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Anthony Bajon take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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